Walking nine to five: How to prevent workplace slips, trips and falls Despite being one of the most easily preventable hazards, slips, trips and falls (STFs) continue to be a leading cause of workplace accidents, hospital visits and insurance claims. The conditions that lead to these types of incidents are often very minor – a… Read More
Workplace safety
Put emergency plans in place during National Preparedness Month
It’s National Preparedness Month: Help clients make emergency plans for home and business September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), National Preparedness Month reminds us to take steps to prepare for emergencies in our homes, businesses, schools, and communities – whether natural or manmade disasters. As their insurance agent, you… Read More
Watch out for these fall road hazards and injuries
Whether it’s wildlife or children darting across the road unexpectedly or the onslaught of cold and rainy weather, the fall season presents extraordinarily high road hazards for your commercial drivers – and the injuries that may accompany an accident. Here are some tips to pass along to employees who drive for their companies, and to… Read More
How small business owners can limit the effect of COVID-19 [Infographic]
Help your small commercial clients work to mitigate losses from COVID-19 No doubt your commercial clients – large and small – have already felt the effects of the coronavirus. Just how and to what extent the impact has been and will be depends on several factors: their industry, where they’re located, their client base and… Read More
How to reduce on-the-job injuries
How to minimize or prevent lifting injuries Every year, more than a million employees in the U.S. suffer back injuries due to improper lifting. In fact, back-related injuries account for at least 20 percent of injuries in the workplace, and 25 percent of all workers’ compensation claims involve back injuries. How might your work comp clients… Read More
Share safety tips for materials handling
Steps to lessen the risks of manual material handling Manual materials handling occurs in just about every job function, from office worker, supervisor, retail worker, to manufacturing or construction worker and more. NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) has estimated that 33-50 percent of occupational injuries involve overexertion – either improperly handling materials,… Read More
